List of volcanoes in Germany
Volcanoes in Germany
Germany has only a few volcanoes, and most of them are extinct or dormant. The last eruptions happened a long time ago, so there are no active volcanoes in Germany today.
Key volcanic areas and features
- Eifel region (west Germany): This area has many crater lakes, called maars. The best-known volcanic lake here is Laacher See, a crater lake formed after a major eruption about 12,900 years ago. Today the Eifel is known for its landscape shaped by ancient volcanic activity, but it is not erupting now.
- Vogelsberg (Hesse): A large volcanic area that is now quiet. Its rocks come from volcanic activity millions of years in the past, and the land is mostly used for forests and fields.
- Rhenish Massif and Saar-Nahe Uplands: These regions contain volcanic rocks from ancient times. They are considered no longer active and are part of Germany’s older geological history.
In short, Germany’s volcanoes are mainly historical features. The Laacher See is the most famous eruption site, and many other volcanic structures are ancient and not expected to erupt again. If you’re curious about volcanic landscapes, the Eifel region offers several crater lakes and interesting geological history to explore.
This page was last edited on 2 February 2026, at 21:26 (CET).